The San Francisco 49ers' victory over the Las Vegas Raiders also saw their star quarterback, Brock Purdy, reach a significant milestone. He officially became the youngest quarterback in franchise history to record 100 career passing touchdowns, surpassing legendary 49ers quarterbacks Joe Montana, Steve Young and Jeff Garcia. Purdy's stellar performance once again caught the attention of head coach Kyle Shanahan.
When asked about Purdy reaching the 100-touchdown milestone, Shanahan praised his quarterback's remarkable journey.
“Brock’s been the man since he’s come in and that’s a pretty unbelievable deal, considering where he was drafted and how he started. Very fortunate to have Brock,” Shanahan said.
Purdy reached the 100-career passing touchdown mark in just 57 games. However, the quarterback himself was equally appreciative of the milestone.
“It’s something I don't want to overlook. As a kid, if you were to tell me I'd be in the NFL and I get to throw 100 TD’s. That’s really cool. I’m extremely thankful for that.”
Purdy completed 17 of 25 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns, while also recording 40 rushing yards and a rushing score in their Sunday win.
The 49ers selected Purdy with the 262nd and final overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, earning him the nickname ‘Mr. Irrelevant.' However, the quarterback has continued to defy expectations with each passing season, while developing into the centerpiece of Shanahan's offense and one of the most important players on San Francisco's roster.
Through eight games this season, Purdy has completed 163 of 236 pass attempts for 1,980 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions. His consistent production has also strengthened his case in the NFL MVP conversation.
With Sunday's win, San Francisco improved to 7-1. The 49ers will now shift their attention to a Week 10 road matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.